2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eperjesi
A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "from Eperjes" (modern Prešov, Slovakia).
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Eperjesi. That puts it at #136,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eperjesi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Eperjesi appeared in the 2010 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#136,449
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
123
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 123 bearers of the surname Eperjesi in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 136449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eperjesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eperjesi
The surname EPERJESI originated in Hungary, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Hungarian town of Eperjes, now known as Prešov in modern-day Slovakia. The name is a locational surname, meaning it was likely given to someone who hailed from or lived near this town.
EPERJESI is believed to have originated from the Hungarian word "eperj," which translates to "strawberry patch" or "strawberry field." This suggests that the town of Eperjes may have been known for its abundance of strawberry cultivation or the presence of wild strawberry fields in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EPERJESI can be found in a Hungarian census record from 1495, where a certain János Eperjesi is listed as a resident of the town of Eperjes. This document provides valuable insight into the name's origins and its early use within the region.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name EPERJESI was Péter Eperjesi, a Hungarian scholar and theologian who lived from 1530 to 1599. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement and played a significant role in the translation of religious texts into the Hungarian language.
Another historical figure with the surname EPERJESI was György Eperjesi, a Hungarian military leader who served in the army of Prince Gábor Bethlen during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Moving forward to the 18th century, a renowned Hungarian mathematician named Sámuel Eperjesi (1702-1776) made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and played a role in the development of Hungary's educational system.
In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the EPERJESI surname was János Eperjesi (1825-1888), a Hungarian writer and poet who was part of the Romantic literary movement in Hungary. His works explored themes of nationalism and the beauty of the Hungarian countryside.
It is worth noting that the surname EPERJESI may have undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, with alternative forms such as Eperjessy or Eperjeszi being used in certain historical records or regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eperjesi
Among Census respondents with the surname Eperjesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%.
The bar chart below shows how Eperjesi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eperjesi surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.8%
- Unknown or suppressed3.3%
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eperjesi
Eperjesi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+21 bearers (+20.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,795 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+20.6%) | Up 11,795 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Eperjesi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20002010
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,244 | #136,449 | 8.0% |
| Count | 102 | 123 | 20.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Eperjesi bearers went from 102 to 123 (+20.6% change). The surname moved up 11,795 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,244 to #136,449.
FAQ
Eperjesi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eperjesi?
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the surname Eperjesi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,501,856 residents.
How common is Eperjesi?
Eperjesi ranks #136,449 in the 2010 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2010 Census file counted 123 people with the surname Eperjesi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (137), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eperjesi.
Has Eperjesi become more or less common over time?
Between 2000 and 2010, the surname Eperjesi went from 102 recorded bearers to 123. That is an increase of 21 (+20.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,244 to #136,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Eperjesi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eperjesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eperjesi in the 2010 Census, accounting for 96.8%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eperjesi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2010 file are White (96.8%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Eperjesi appears here with 2010 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eperjesi mean?
A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "from Eperjes" (modern Prešov, Slovakia). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eperjesi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Eperjesi?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Eperjesi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.